A new program that promotes the principles of effective conservation will give young people across the state the opportunity to work with The Department of Environment and Conservation on a variety of natural resource management and restoration projects all while earning a salary. The program, Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps, was proposed last year by Gov. … Continued

Smoky Mountain Field School announces April course offerings: Spring Wildflower Photography (April 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Explore Wildflowers and Trees with the Family (April 21 1:00 p.m.) The Perfect Hike (April 21, $49), The Southern Highlands in Song and Story (April 21, $49) Hazel Creek Overnight ($159). Click here for more information

The UT Libraries familar paper Library Newletter we post at the service desk is moving to digital format. The UT Library eNews is avalable at: http://www.lib.utk.edu/announce/enews/ Feel free to make suggestions.

The United States Department of Agriculture provides an online database of the nutrient content of foods. A simple search for a specific food produces a nutrient content table similar to a product label. The data may be searched online through the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference or download the data for use on a … Continued

Be aware that thefts of backpacks and valuables rise during final exam periods. Always take your valuables with you. Never leave your bags and backpacks out where someone can snatch them away. It’s a lot less trouble to take your bag than replace your cards, cell phone or laptop.

The NRCS Human Capital Strategic Plan 2006-2010 is now available online. “The HCSP outlines strategies to ensure NRCS can continue to serve the public, build partnerships, and provide healthy and productive natural resources through a highly-skilled and diverse quality workforce.”